Milimani Magistrate's Court granted Juja MP George Koimburi bail worth 100,000 shillings after he denied four conspiracy charges. The lawmaker faces accusations of defrauding businessman Julius Gitonga of land valued at 10 million shillings. Shelmith Karungri Maina and Gathi Irungu serve as co-accused in the fraud case. The disputed property measures 1.31 hectares and sits within Ruiru East/Juja East boundaries. Defense counsel requested free bond terms based on the complainant's willingness to withdraw charges.
Koimburi's legal team argued the MP poses no flight risk given his consistent court appearances. They emphasized his parliamentary obligations and potential seat loss after eight consecutive absences. Prosecutors rejected free bond requests but accepted lenient bail conditions for the accused. The Director of Public Prosecutions submitted letters requesting charge reviews for all defendants. Maina previously secured 100,000 shillings bail, while Irungu delayed his plea due to overseas medical treatment. The court scheduled the next hearing for October 22 at Milimani Law Courts.
Koimburi's legal team argued the MP poses no flight risk given his consistent court appearances. They emphasized his parliamentary obligations and potential seat loss after eight consecutive absences. Prosecutors rejected free bond requests but accepted lenient bail conditions for the accused. The Director of Public Prosecutions submitted letters requesting charge reviews for all defendants. Maina previously secured 100,000 shillings bail, while Irungu delayed his plea due to overseas medical treatment. The court scheduled the next hearing for October 22 at Milimani Law Courts.
